SEN Teaching Assistant

We are currently looking for Teaching Assistants/Behaviour Support Mentors for temporary and permanent roles in Plymouth.

We are looking for candidates who are interested in working with children between the ages of 11-17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in a highly supportive environment with aims, structures and curriculum designed to achieve the full potential of all students.

As a Teaching Assistant you must be willing to take on this exciting challenge with a highly motivated attitude in providing the best care and support to the children and families. You must be able to easily adapt to situations, attentive and communicate effectively within your team in order to maintain the high level of standards expected.

The role is to start ASAP until the end of the academic year- there is the potential to be taken onto a permanent contract. It is full time, Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm term time only.

Minimum Requirements

• Any relevant SEN/Autism experience or qualifications is desired
• A passion and enthusiasm to see pupils achieve their best potential
• Dedication to the needs of all your pupils, working with other staff members to offer emotional and academic support
• A Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service
• Good interpersonal skills and confidence
• Punctual and reliable

We can offer you:

• Choice and Variety – giving you a range of roles and job opportunities to choose from
• Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy – Your Continuous Professional Development
• Pay – Weekly pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility and availability
• myTP – Digital services that make your work admin and communication simple
• Safe Working Practice – ensuring your reputation is protected
• Excellence in Education Awards – recognising the positive impact you deliver in schools
• TP Tokens – supporting national children and education charities through your direction

In order to work for Teaching Personnel and clear our vetting process, you must have a Child Workforce DBS subscribed to the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided should you need to apply for a new check, at a standard cost of GBP40, plus an annual subscription fee of GBP13 for the Update Service.

If you hold experience working with children or young people and want take the next step in building a career in an exciting and rewarding area of education, please contact Harley on the details below or email your CV and a covering letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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